Leiden International Short Film Experience (LISFE) is an annual film festival held in the beautiful city of Leiden in The Netherlands, which is dedicated to Short Films from all genres. Over the years we have built a reputation of showcasing talent from young and motivated film-makers, giving special attention to student films.

Prizes and qualifications

Critics Award
Audience Award
Student Award

Rules

1. All genres considered (English subtitles required, unless the spoken language of the film is English).

2. Films must be a maximum of 30 mins in length.

3. Films should have been completed after and including January 2016.

4. Submission deadline is Sunday 31 December 2017.

Short film - General

Short Films 30'<

Submit

Standard FeeNormal 8€Festhome 7.4€

Submissions deadline
21 December 2018

This category accepts shorts that fall into the general, drama category and do not necessarily fit in the other special categories.

Animation

Short Films 30'<

Submit

Standard FeeNormal 8€Festhome 7.4€

Submissions deadline
21 December 2018

Horror/Thriller/Science Fiction

Short Films 30'<

Submit

Standard FeeNormal 8€Festhome 7.4€

Submissions deadline
21 December 2018

Experimental/Art Films

Short Films 30'<

Submit

Standard FeeNormal 8€Festhome 7.4€

Submissions deadline
21 December 2018

Student Filmmaker Competition

Short Films 30'<

Submit

Standard FeeNormal 5€Festhome 4.6€

Submissions deadline
21 December 2018

This category accepts submissions from registered Film students. Films submitted in this category shall compete for the Student Filmmaker Competition at LISFE 2018. The selected films from this category, however, shall be screened with all other films in regular sessions.

Virtual Reality

Short Films 30'<

Submit

Standard FeeNormal 8€Festhome 7.4€

Submissions deadline
21 December 2018

Films For Kids

Short Films 30'<

Submit

Standard FeeNormal 8€Festhome 7.4€

Submissions deadline
21 December 2018

Films made for kids. Both animated and non-animated projects are accepted